Academies

Forrester Boyd Education are specialists in the Academy sector, and with four years of experience our dedicated advisers are able to provide the necessary expertise to meet your Academy's requirements. 

We have already been appointed by 27 schools who have either become or are in the final stages of becoming academies. These are situated across 7 Local Authorities and include academies within secondary education, special schools, multi academy trusts plus several primary schools which include the first to convert in 3 local authority areas.

Our team brings together an extensive range of skills and knowledge in the Academy sector and as we're founder members of the YPLA Audit Advisory Group, we have been involved from the start of the new Academies process, and have been able to try and influence thinking in those areas relating to audit and reporting requirements.

As the Education department is part of Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants, it is able to call upon a wide range of in-house specialists. This diversity is becoming ever more important in meeting modern day client needs. 

Our in-house specialist services include, VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, personal tax, pensions, investment, wealth management and human resources, allowing us to meet and exceed all of your requirements.

Our Academy team are also experts in helping head teachers, governors and finance executives through the Academy conversion process and beyond, including

• Help with the conversion process

• Help with governance and the RO role

• Review of systems and controls

• Budgeting

• Year end compliance and the annual audit

• Help choosing accounts software

• Payroll transfer and implementation

We are committed to providing you with proactive advice and hands on support and a fast, flexible and friendly service conducted with the highest standards and professional integrity and confidence.

As a participant of Praxity AISBL, one of the largest alliances of independent accounting firms throughout the world, and being part of UK200’s education group, we feel that we have the expertise and experience to offer Academies the complete package.

You can be assured that coming to Forrester Boyd Education for your Academy's needs, you are in a safe pair of hands. 

Further information can be found in our Academy brochure.

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Some of the academies we currently act for

The St. Lawrence Academy - Scunthorpe
Signhills Junior School - Grimsby
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College - Melton
Beverley Grammar School - Beverley
Humberston Park Special School - Grimsby

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